Colleges to Consider

[eaborst]

I have two thoughts on a degree in music education that might help you decide were to go to school or just get me in alot of trouble.

First thought is that if music education is your true vocation and you have little interest in a full time career as a player than you need to go to a school that will give you the chance to do as many things as possible, such as marching, jazz, concert band, conducting a ensemble, managing ensemble tours, and other leadership roles. This will prepare you for the politics of being a music teacher better than just the theories learned in a classroom. That would make me say choose a school without grad students who usually get these jobs.

If you are more interested in playing but want the music education degree as back up than maybe you might look to doing a music degree with a business minor or a double major instead of the music ed. In this day I believe that most of playing for money beyond just having the chops is how well you can market yourself. You will then have the business degree to back you up as well.

Just my 2 cents (flame away)

Alex B

[pierso20]

Im sorry. Im looking at majoring in Music Education. I live in TN but I dont really have a preference on where or how big/small. I just want to got to a good tuba music school. Thanks again.

Preston

If you were thinking out-of-state could be a viable option, Michigan State would be an excellent choice. It is one of the premiere music education schools in the country and Phil Sinder is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher. The university bands are also very very good.

Good luck with your search!

Of course, you'd have to go to school with Brooke if you went to Michigan State...

LUCKILY for you, I student teach in a year, so you wouldn't have to even know who I am...except when you hear about my AMAZING accomplishments...

Low blow....

Off to go ...at 7:30am...

[pierso20]

Low blow...

Well, we are playing low brass...

You sound tired already!

AHHH!!!!!!! I was waiting for someone to make this comment......and now my day is accomplished.

[pierso20]

Low blow...

Well, we are playing low brass...

You sound tired already!

AHHH!!!!!!! I was waiting for someone to make this comment......and now my day is accomplished.

what I mean of course is, the moment I typed "low blow" (and of course was joking) I KNEW someone would make a low noise tuba joke...

[Tubadork]

Hey Bernard is not there anymore, he is freelancing in Atlanta. The teacher there now is Chris Vivio.

"Just wanted to let everyone know that I am currently teaching Tuba and Euphonium at Austin Peay State University. For those of you who have helped me along the way thank you so much for your support and teaching. If it wasn't for my studio teachers I would not be in this position today. I also wanted to inform everyone that I have completed my DMA from the University of Memphis under the direction of Dr. John Mueller and Dr. Charles Schulz.

Thanks all!

Chris Vivio DMA"

Bill

[MaryAnn]

It's a little further away, but you might want to consider the University of North Texas. The music education program is top notch. Dennis Fischer is a great conducting teaching and also has a class that teaches you to manage you budget as a band director. Don Little is also a great teacher with many other great players there to listen to. Don and Dr. Bowman are great at bringing in guest artist as well as Richard Murrow at TCU, which is just a quick burn down the highway. Good luck in your search and I hope that I could help.

Bloke's advice to do your own research, is, of course, what you're attempting to do by querying the TNFJ. The post above, I think, shows you how to do that research...through curriculum as well as what teacher is at the college. The above curriculum would be very attractive to me if I were going to be an education major; it sounds like it has courses that would be of some value. It's pretty easy to get a copy of curriculum requirements from colleges you're interested in. I'd suggest doing that for a few and making comparisons. An education degree has to have more than just knowing how to toot at a basic level on all the instruments.

You've got a pretty big list of colleges that are fairly near where you live, and unless you really like to travel a lot (and can afford to do so,) these are a good place to start.

MA